-20% L'OBJET Malachite Espresso cup Set, Limoges Porcelain BRAND NEW £540 RRP

  
Some stockists have delays or lead times of several weeks. The striking bold of the Malachite collection brings a sophisticated energy to any space. Made of Limoges porcelain and earthenware with hand-gilded 24K gold accents that match the drama of this commanding design. Service of x6 espresso cups & x6 saucers. Limoges porcelain- hard-paste porcelain originating in France with historical significance & decorative excellence imbibed with the technique, application and region. Malachite itself is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral formed as green-banded minerals crystallise in the monoclinic crystal system, and most often forms botryoidal, fibrous, or stalagmitic masses, in fractures and deep, underground spaces, where the water table and hydrothermal fluids provide the means for chemical precipitation.

This intense green and layering of the malachite has inspired this wider collection and conjures an image, for me at least, of the alchemist attempting to create something precious seemingly from nothing. This coffee service has almost naturally forced & willed itself into being crafted by L'OBJET, who having discovered or stumbled upon this precious material, are willing to allow us a small part of the now rarified discovery.

It is certainly a very striking design to have achieved. In fact it is a beautifully striking design that anybody would be proud to own, as well as drawing continuous pleasure from observing and interacting with the set while at home.

Imagine them displayed upon a suitable tray that is able to effectively accentuate the service, but not detract from it either and yet makes its own design presence felt. L'OBJET's checkerboard and monochrome Damier platter, keep it in the family. Jonathan Adler's Canaan black and white spliced marble tray.

Each would serve you well in this regard with the juxtaposition of the typically fragile porcelain and/or glass married with the durable marble, while I think green and monochrome are a timeless colour combination that works really well. The checkerboard would inject another optical element to the overall set. Also couriers won't insure for breakages in transit, only loss. But L'Objet's packaging seems robust and I'm adding layers to it so I think we'll be ok. X2 sets of 6 or x12 individual tea cups & x12 individual saucers. L'OBJET creates designs for the home that are both luxurious and functional works of art, crafted with the highest degree of excellence and quality.

The proprietary techniques used set L'OBJET apart from all others. Every piece bearing the mark of L'OBJET has been touched by the hand of an artisan, many using techniques that have been passed down for generations. Porcelain is teased and shaped by hand as it dries to create exquisite texture. Dinnerware is gilded three times in 24-karat gold and Platinum to achieve the perfect glow.

The level of detail and subtlety of texture evident in L'OBJET signature porcelain pieces are achievable only through specialized, hand-crafted productions. 3D-printing enabled the designs to transport from the Brothers' studio in LA to the L'OBJET porcelain atelier in Portugal. Together with Elad, the brothers flew to Portugal to manually work and sculpt each prototype by hand before molds were made ready for porcelain pouring. Beyond mere quality control, they needed to feel just right - something that had to be evaluated with eyes and fingers.

It is no exaggeration to call these pieces handcrafted, because every stage of every process involved the human touch. The tendency of technology to replace the beautiful inefficiencies of the human hand is a touchy subject that feels a little nostalgic. Here, L'Objet and the Haas Brothers have mastered a balance of retaining the hand as the primary tool, while still using technology to support a complex and precise process. The machine has enabled the hand, not obscured it.